What to do in Paternoster

Places of interest in the area include the following:

Columbine Nature Reserve:
This small Nature Reserve is 8 km from the village and offers lovely hikes along the picturesque coastline. During flower season (August - September) the reserve offers a wide variety of flower species. Outside the flower season the natural Strandveld is worth a visit. Columbine Lighthouse is open to the public and guided tours are offered.

West Coast Fossil Park:
A fascinating range of extinct animal fossils are to be seen here. The list includes an African bear, lion-sized saber-toothed cats and short necked giraffe called Sivatheres.

West Coast National Park:
The park surrounds the Langebaan lagoon, one of twelve world hotspots for wader birds.

Berg River Estuary:
Visit the Bokkom (dried fish) industry along the Berg river and take a boat trip to do bird watching.

Apart from the glorious beaches, there are several interesting places to visit as well as a range of activities in the surrounding area.

Adventure

Surfing
Kite Surfing
Hiking
Cycling
Kayaking
Running
Bird Watching
Sea Life
Animals
Flower

Restaurants

Voorstrandt
Noisy Oyster
Paternoster Hotel
Paternoster Lodge
Oep ve Koep
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Suzi's eatery

Shopping

Padstal
Stone Fish
Paternoster Clothing
Potter
Oep ve Koep
Jewels of the sea

Reading

PaternosterKoster (local news paper) www.paternosternews.com

Art

Jan Visser
Dianne Leesom-Green
Gert the potter

Nice things about Paternoster

Paternoster is a famous destination all year round.

Traditional fisherman's architecture.
Endless pristine beaches, whales, dolphins, sea birds, indigenous flowers
The warning sound of the foghorn when the mist comes over the bay
Delicious seafood
Paternoster might seem to be quiet but gives the visitor everything from ecotourism wonderland to food for your soul